It has always given me great pleasure watching people do activities in which they invest time and care and whose purpose is to be shared with others. That's why when I see the dozens of pages in the TMT20 and TCAT threads I find that inspiring.
I feel like I haven't been able to contribute as much as I would like to Talossan culture, so I would like to focus some of my immediate future efforts on supporting new forms of group activities. If anyone considers supporting one, even just by participating, I would greatly appreciate it.
Some of the things that I've tought of are
- Talossan Book of Poetry 2023
I really liked El Pretz Poetry Contest last year, I thought that maybe if we could find a couple (or even taking those from last year into account) of poems from a bunch of participants we can do a nice little e-book.
- Doing a flyer to staple around the Faculty of Political Science (a few steps from my work) to make people curious and make them go to Talossa.com. Something like "Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Wanted" or something to make them dream instantly.
- Champions League / Provincial Representation
Now that Messi and Ronaldo are out of Europe I think the Champions League is a bit less exciting, although if Fiova can pick a team... you know the drill. Also, I don't know how much are you fellow talossans into "soccer". I always root for Italian teams but they have been doing very bad for a couple of years.
Does any of these ideas sound like something you would like to do too?
Do you have any ideas you could share?
Quote from: Bråneu Excelsio on September 21, 2023, 08:18:47 PMIt has always given me great pleasure watching people do activities in which they invest time and care and whose purpose is to be shared with others. That's why when I see the dozens of pages in the TMT20 and TCAT threads I find that inspiring.
I feel like I haven't been able to contribute as much as I would like to Talossan culture, so I would like to focus some of my immediate future efforts on supporting new forms of group activities. If anyone considers supporting one, even just by participating, I would greatly appreciate it.
Some of the things that I've tought of are
- Talossan Book of Poetry 2023
I really liked El Pretz Poetry Contest last year, I thought that maybe if we could find a couple (or even taking those from last year into account) of poems from a bunch of participants we can do a nice little e-book.
- Doing a flyer to staple around the Faculty of Political Science (a few steps from my work) to make people curious and make them go to Talossa.com. Something like "Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Wanted" or something to make them dream instantly.
- Champions League / Provincial Representation
Now that Messi and Ronaldo are out of Europe I think the Champions League is a bit less exciting, although if Fiova can pick a team... you know the drill. Also, I don't know how much are you fellow talossans into "soccer". I always root for Italian teams but they have been doing very bad for a couple of years.
Does any of these ideas sound like something you would like to do too?
Do you have any ideas you could share?
An idea that Danihel T. shared with me which I liked concerns the establishing an o
n-demand printing bookshop for Talossan writers. We have several active writers in our community and it could be a great cultural initiative to share their work as emblematic of the talent present in the Kingdom.
What about creating an ´International Exhibition' where all our Provinces would select and display their best artistic production (photo, painting, novel, 3d art, poem, music, ..). Let's discover the Talossan artists and foster Provincial patriotism !
But won't that cause some hurt feelings when Maritiimi-Maxhestic wins everything due to the fact that we are the best province?
Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on September 22, 2023, 05:14:13 AMBut won't that cause some hurt feelings when Maritiimi-Maxhestic wins everything due to the fact that we are the best province?
mainland province you surely mean
Great ideas.
Quote from: Bråneu Excelsio on September 21, 2023, 08:18:47 PM- Talossan Book of Poetry 2023
I really liked El Pretz Poetry Contest last year, I thought that maybe if we could find a couple (or even taking those from last year into account) of poems from a bunch of participants we can do a nice little e-book.
Poetry slam! It can go on
@Breneir Tzaracomprada 's channel on YouTube, Fora Talossa (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAUj7p5R8biz_hojLYwJ8A/videos)!
@Bentxami Puntmasleu Azul, Bentxami, I saw in the Wiki that you're a student in the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
I work in a University in Mexico and I'm designin some flyers to put near the Faculty of Political Science near my work.
@þerxh Sant-Enogat is working to do some online recruiting to expand the Kingdom of Talossa to scholars and University students of the world.
Do you think, living in the Great Talossan Area (The Capital, even!) could maybe help us with this effort?
I'm not sure what can be done but I'm just thinking out loud here, hehe.
Nice edits in the Talossawiki, btw!
Quote from: Bråneu Excelsio on October 05, 2023, 09:00:39 PM@Bentxami Puntmasleu Azul, Bentxami, I saw in the Wiki that you're a student in the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
I work in a University in Mexico and I'm designing some flyers to put near the Faculty of Political Science near my work. @þerxh Sant-Enogat is working to do some online recruiting to expand the Kingdom of Talossa to scholars and University students of the world.
Do you think, living in the Great Talossan Area (The Capital, even!) could maybe help us with this effort?
I'm not sure what can be done but I'm just thinking out loud here, hehe.
Nice edits in the Talossawiki, btw!
Oh yeah, that is absolutely something I would be willing to help with. I don't have much artistic or graphic design talent (or even basic computer programming skills, for that matter) but, if someone could help me design a flyer, I would be more than happy to put some up. I think a lot of people would be very interested, but just aren't aware of Talossa's existence.
Just a thought: What if I were to start a student organization at UWM for Talossan citizens, those interested in becoming citizens, and non-citizen well-wishers? I'm not actually sure if I have the time and energy to invest in that right now. I might, but I'd hate to start something only to abandon the project upon becoming too busy with other things. There would probably be a lot of details to sort out on both the Talossan and University ends. That said, I am considering it. I will look into what it takes to start a student organization at UWM. Even if it doesn't work out here, maybe others could do (now that I think of it, others probably have done) something like that in their hometowns.
Quote from: Bentxami Puntmasleu on October 06, 2023, 02:04:00 PMJust a thought: What if I were to start a student organization at UWM for Talossan citizens, those interested in becoming citizens, and non-citizen well-wishers? I'm not actually sure if I have the time and energy to invest in that right now. I might, but I'd hate to start something only to abandon the project upon becoming too busy with other things. There would probably be a lot of details to sort out on both the Talossan and University ends. That said, I am considering it. I will look into what it takes to start a student organization at UWM. Even if it doesn't work out here, maybe others could do (now that I think of it, others probably have done) something like that in their hometowns.
I love this idea!
As for cultural activities in general, I will think about that and post here if I have any ideas. I like
@þerxh Sant-Enogat 's idea about a literary, artistic, etc. exhibition.
Quote from: Bentxami Puntmasleu on October 06, 2023, 02:09:24 PMAs for cultural activities in general, I will think about that and post here if I have any ideas. I like @þerxh Sant-Enogat 's idea about a literary, artistic, etc. exhibition.
Bentxami, a copy of Ben Madison's 1994 "Big History" of Talossa (https://wiki.talossa.com/images/e/eb/Big_History.pdf) was donated to the Golda Meir Library at UWM. Can you tell me if it's still there?
More information on the historical connection of UWM and Talossa is available on page 25 of the 1996 "National Atlas" (https://wiki.talossa.com/images/e/e4/National_Atlas_of_the_Regipats_Talossa.pdf), reproducecd here. I believe that the former capital of Atatürk, "Pint da Glaça" is the pedestrian overbridge from the Golda Meir library, but I can't find a reference for that right now.
uwm-talossa.png
Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on October 06, 2023, 04:24:10 PMQuote from: Bentxami PuBentxami, a copy ofurl="https://wiki.talossa.com/images/e/eb/Big_History.pdf"]Ben Madison's 1994 "Big History" of Talossa[/url] was donated to the Golda Meir Library at UWM. Can you tell me if it's still there?
More information on the historical connection of UWM and Talossa is available on page 25 of the 1996 "National Atlas" (https://wiki.talossa.com/images/e/e4/National_Atlas_of_the_Regipats_Talossa.pdf), reproducecd here. I believe that the former capital of Atatürk, "Pint da Glaça" is the pedestrian overbridge from the Golda Meir library, but I can't find a reference for that right now.
uwm-talossa.png
Wow, I didn't know about that. Yes, according to the catalog, there are two copies there: one in the stacks available for checkout, another in the archives. I'll probably take a look at it Sunday.
This is so exciting.
About starting a Talossan student organization at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: I just though I'd share some of what I learned (and reasonably speculate) about forming such an organization because I mentioned it earlier in this thread. Bear in mind that, while I would very much like to start something like this, I may not be able to do so, as I have a lot going on in other aspects of my life, and I don't want to start something if I can't see it through.
Forming a student organization at UWM will require at least four registered students (to serve as president, vice president, sectretary, and treasurer) and one faculty advisor. That leaves three fellow students for me to recruit and a faculty member. Here I will ask: Are any of my fellow Talossan citizens also UWM students or faculty, or personal friends of them? That's of course fine if not (or if you'd rather not say). I just thought I'd ask.
Something worth pointing out is that, as a UWM-affiliated organization, it would follow UWM rules and not necessarily anything spelled out in the Organic Law of Talossa, El Lexhatx, or Talossan government decrees. Non-citizens may join and fully participate (including voting and holding office). Further, I'm pretty sure that Talossan citizens who are not UWM students or staff may not participate (at least officially; I'm not sure whether or not they can show up to meetings, etc.). It would be better to think of such an organization as more of an international/interinstitutional friendships association than as an organ of the Talossan state.
If anything in the preceding paragraph poses a problem, I (or someone else) could try setting up an independent (of any non-Talossan institution) organization for Talossans residing in or around the GTA. The downside of that is we wouldn't have as easy access to the space and other resources that UWM affiliation could provide. I understand that the Benitians of Ohio (the Cjovani) have been quite successful in building an IRL community. Perhaps they could offer me some advice?
I would greatly appreciate any assistance from my fellow GTA (or vicinity) resident-citizens as well
In any case, I would love to collaborate with someone who is good at graphic design on a recruitment flyer (if only to encourage unaware GTA residents to look our nation up online and consider applying for citizenship).
I'll contact a graphic designer in the next three days, sounds great! If we have more citizens from the GTA that'd certainly invigorate the Kingdom. And yeah I understand that the official student organizacion can be troublesome but just having people joining is great enough, and can make it easier for more talossanity happening in the GTA. Thank you for keeping this thread alive, Bentxami!
Quote from: Bråneu Excelsio on October 08, 2023, 05:44:44 PMI'll contact a graphic designer in the next three days, sounds great! If we have more citizens from the GTA that'd certainly invigorate the Kingdom. And yeah I understand that the official student organizacion can be troublesome but just having people joining is great enough, and can make it easier for more talossanity happening in the GTA. Thank you for keeping this thread alive, Bentxami!
When you say "contact a graphic designer" do you mean someone who is good at graphic design, a citizen (or friendly non-citizen) of Talossa, and will design a flyer
pro bono? If not, I'm sure we have many fellow citizens, who are talented in graphic design and will lend a hand free of charge. Or, if also not, I'll take care of that on my end, either by finding a sympathetic designer or by paying from my own pocket.
I say this because, although I am a loyal and (I hope to prove myself to be a) dedicated Talossan, I am not absolutely 100% sure I will be able to facilitate what I proposed. I wouldn't want you to spend a great deal of (or any, really) money that stands to go to waste. I urge you to not incur any expenses that should arise from my proposal. This is both because I am not not absolutely 100% sure I can follow through with anything at this time, and because my own personal income does not permit me to finance all that much (which is to say, to pull my own fiscal weight in service of Talossa).
I wonder whether the Psychology department at UWM has any memorials to the late Harry Madison, professor and father of King Robert I?
Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on October 08, 2023, 06:37:20 PMI wonder whether the Psychology department at UWM has any memorials to the late Harry Madison, professor and father of King Robert I?
I haven't noticed any memorials but I've never been inside Garland Hall, where the Psychology Department is located.
Go to Garland Hall, formerly the Talossan Capital Territory! Take photos!
Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on October 08, 2023, 10:09:57 PMGo to Garland Hall, formerly the Talossan Capital Territory! Take photos!
I went there and did take some pictures. I'm afraid I still didn't notice any memorials to Harry Madison.
Quote from: Bentxami Puntmasleu on October 08, 2023, 06:15:34 PMWhen you say "contact a graphic designer" do you mean someone who is good at graphic design, a citizen (or friendly non-citizen) of Talossa, and will design a flyer pro bono? If not, I'm sure we have many fellow citizens, who are talented in graphic design and will lend a hand free of charge. Or, if also not, I'll take care of that on my end, either by finding a sympathetic designer or by paying from my own pocket.
A friendly non-citizen designer that will design a flyer pro bono!
I have two people in mind, I am writing to them (:
I think maybe we can decide on what information we can put in the flyer as well, that seems like some fun work to do together.
(https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/bright-vector-collage-universal-graphic-600w-1556665784.jpg)
I'm very fan of the fanzine style but the information should come first.
Since I'm thinking of it to be focused on two groups, maybe we can have several flyers (with the same style or so)
The first group I have in mind is the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies (students with a range of age of 18-23)
and the second one is a kind of experimental high pressure trilingual highschool(16-18), both of those are in my University Campus where I work.
Nonetheless I think I'll post them in English.
So I wanted to raise the question of what do fellow talossans think could be the best hook to make these flyers effective?
Quote from: Bråneu Excelsio on October 09, 2023, 09:02:12 PMA friendly non-citizen designer that will design a flyer pro bono!
I have two people in mind, I am writing to them (:
I think maybe we can decide on what information we can put in the flyer as well, that seems like some fun work to do together.
(https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/bright-vector-collage-universal-graphic-600w-1556665784.jpg)
I'm very fan of the fanzine style but the information should come first.
Since I'm thinking of it to be focused on two groups, maybe we can have several flyers (with the same style or so)
The first group I have in mind is the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies (students with a range of age of 18-23)
and the second one is a kind of experimental high pressure trilingual highschool(16-18), both of those are in my University Campus where I work.
Nonetheless I think I'll post them in English.
So I wanted to raise the question of what do fellow talossans think could be the best hook to make these flyers effective?
Oh excellent, I'll try to think of some things (though again, I don't really know where to begin with design) and get back here soon.